1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 2/3 c. angel flake coconut

Blend shortening, butter and sugar; add egg yolks, beat well. Sift flour and soda together and add alternately with buttermilk. Add coconut. Beat egg whites and fold into mixture. Pour into well-greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

ICING:

1/2 c. butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt, if desired
1/2 c. nuts (pecans)
1 c. coconut

Mix well and spread over cake. You can use lowfat cream cheese, if desired.